Support Groups
Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI)
Offers support to family members of the mentally ill. Meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Erickson Education Center. Call (800) 870-7537 for more information.
Alumni Pain Support Group
Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness, 2767 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea 92821. This support group is for graduates of the St. Jude Pain Management Program. Call (714) 578-8706 ext. 2351 for more information.
Alzheimer's Association
For families to gain information regarding different types of dementia, learn about the signs and symptoms, the diagnostic process, issues to consider and services available. Meets the fourth Monday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center. Call (949) 955-9000 for more information.
A.W.A.K.E. CPAP Support Sleep Disorders
This support group is for individuals who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are using CPAP therapy. Groups meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center, located on the St. Jude Medical Center campus. For more information, call the St. Jude Sleep Disorders Institute at (714) 446-7240.
Brain Injury/Brain Attack Education Series
Meets every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Conference Room in the Basement of the medical center. Registration is required, by calling (714) 992-3000 ext. 3631.
Community Exercise Group
Adapted for a wide variety of disabilities, this physical therapist-supervised exercise class is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. and Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. Held in the Neurological Rehabilitation gym at the St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness. This program is designed for graduates of the rehabilitation program as a way to continue an exercise program after discharge. It is recommended that a caregiver or family member accompany the individual if one-on-one assistance is needed. $5 per session or $15 for four sessions. For more information call (714) 578-8706 ext. 2328.
Communication Recovery Group
Please call Candace Vickers at (714) 992-3000 ext. 3149 for more information.
Diabetes Support Group (Sweet Peas)
Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Services Conference Room at 130 W. Bastanchury Rd. in Fullerton. Call (800) 870-7537 for more information.
Manic Depressive Support Group
Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Erickson Education Center.
Narcolepsy Support Group
Meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Erickson Education Center, located on the St. Jude Medical Center campus. For more information, call the St. Jude Sleep Disorders Institute at (714) 446-7240.
Osteoporosis Support Group
Meets at the St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness, 2767 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea 92821. For dates and times, call (714) 578-8720.
Spinal Cord Peer Support Group
Meets every Monday and Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on 2 North in the medical center. Registration is required by calling (714) 992-3000 ext. 3631.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
